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Join MET to Keep Solomons Island Road Litter-Free!

May 15, 2014

MET staff and volunteers help keep the scenic byway beautiful

When: Thursday, June 12 from 10 to 11 a.m.Where: Tracys Landing Park & RideWho: Open to the PublicContact: 410-514-7905

The Maryland Environmental Trust (MET) invites volunteers to help beautify a portion of Solomons Island Road in southern Anne Arundel County in an upcoming Adopt a Highway clean-up. MET “adopted” the nearly one-mile stretch of scenic byway last year and has pledged to keep it litter-free.

“Join MET and local community members as we get outside, get some fresh air, and work to ensure this stretch of highway remains clean and green,” said Wendy Stringfellow, MET communications and development coordinator.

Preregistration and training (a five minute video) are required to participate. To sign up, please contact Stringfellow by June 2 at 410-514-7905 or wstringfellow@dnr.state.md.us.

The Maryland Environmental Trust was established in 1967 by the Maryland General Assembly as a charitable organization that serves as the statewide land trust. MET currently holds more than 1,070 easements totaling approximately 131,500 acres. Governed by a citizen board of trustees, MET is affiliated with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and promotes the permanent protection of land through its Conservation Easement, Stewardship and Land Trust Assistance programs. MET also provides grants to environmental education projects through the Keep Maryland Beautiful program.